5 Ways 2020 Changed the Way We Build

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By Rachael Farr At the onset of 2020, construction firms felt optimistic for the year ahead. Demand for construction was high, and industry challenges seemed predictable. Construction leaders were confident, until COVID-19 spread across the nation. While “pandemic” may have been Miriam-Webster’s 2020 Word of the Year, it was “flexibility” for construction teams. In many ways, the pandemic changed building by accelerating innovation, requiring a greater reliance on technology and adding a new dimension to workplace safety. General contracting and construction management firm Robins & Morton was among the many companies that had to quickly develop procedures and protocols in […]

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Glasses Offering with Anti-Scratch, Fog-Free & New Lens Colors

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Milwaukee Tool enhances safety and productivity on the jobsite with an expansion of its safety glasses lineup including anti-scratch, fog-free and new magnification and lens color option—all designed for extended wear and equipped with comfortable temple arms. Aside from the magnifying safety glasses, the new offerings are available with yellow lenses that make environments appear brighter and are ideal for working in lowlight, gray lenses are optimized for indoor and outdoor locations, as well as clear and tinted lenses. Designed for all-day comfort, the safety glasses have a durable hard coat to protect the lenses from common jobsite demands, and […]

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New Topcon Robotic Total Station System Built for Versatile Survey, Construction Workflow

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Topcon Positioning Group releases new flagship GT Series robotic total stations for survey, construction and machine control applications. The GT-1200 and GT-600 total stations are available in multiple accuracy levels and part of a full workflow solution, including a new field computer, a full-version update to Topcon field and office software, as well as GNSS receivers designed to help surveyors and contractors increase precision, reduce rework and improve quality control. The system works in sync for improved performance and better data handling with built-in, field-to-office connectivity. The speed, tracking and accuracy of the GT Series, combined with the intuitive software […]

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Kubota Unveils Updates to 2021 Excavator Line

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Updates across Kubota’s excavator line, as well as a brand-new model, have been unveiled for 2021. The most notable update is the U48-5, a brand-new model and Kubota’s response to the growing four-to-six ton excavator market. The reduced tail swing U48-5 compact excavator will complement the U Series and bridge a size gap between Kubota’s KX040-4 and its U55-4. In addition, the manufacturer will be updating several other excavators. Kubota’s next generation of excavators will include various engineering refinements with a continued focus on technology and precision control, enhanced operator comfort and consistent high performance.

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ICRI Announces 2020 Project of the Year, Awards of Excellence Winners

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The International Concrete Repair Institute recently announced the winners of its 2020 Project Awards. The Austonian – Exposed Slab Edge Repairs was chosen as the ICRI 2020 Project of the Year. This year, three finalists were chosen. Less than six years after construction of a 59-story building located in downtown Austin, Texas, a large piece of concrete from a slab edge fell more than 200 feet. The repair design team performed a forensic investigation to determine the cause of the premature damage and identify repair solutions. Based on the investigation findings, the adopted repair plan included full-depth removal and replacement […]

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